479 Broadview Ave.
Daily, 7a - 7p
Walking south of Bloor on Broadview, you get into an area that doesn't have many stores. As you walk, to the right you can see the whole downtown core in a beautifully silent way. There are no traffic sounds, and the air actually smells fresher than most parts of the city.
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| A location with a view! |
Further down the road from a distance, you see red umbrellas on a patio and think, "I wonder what that is..."
Then, you see the rooster...
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| well hello there... |
There are small circular tables and retro fold-out chairs, situated in such a way that is reminiscent of the people-watching patios in Paris. This gives me an immediate burst of happiness as I walk through the arrangement of tables to open the front door.
To the left and right of the door are rustic wooden tables lining the windows, with a few wooden stools to sit on. There are also interesting decorations on the tables... I love them!
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| This little guy kept me company while I enjoyed my drink and snack. He was a little quiet though... |
More seating to the left of the counter consists of worn leather chairs, a wooden bench as a table, and an old suitcase as a side table.
The counter to the right has ample space, graced by delicious looking baked goods, and a large and intimidating espresso machine (it's a stunning La Marzocco, which is basically the epitome of beauty). They also have cold brew coffee behind the counter. There are interesting works of art on the wall from what I'm guessing to be local artists, and a warm soothing atmosphere made so by the soft music playing. (I wish I had taken pictures of the different pieces!) The jazzy music blends in nicely with the background chatter of the patrons to create the perfect white noise for writing, reading, or whatever little thing you're working on at the time.
The back of the cafe has a larger table and various seating, and a beautiful natural grey brick wall.
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| Hello, deliciousness... |
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| Coffee to take home |
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| Love the randomness here |
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| Back of the cafe - the girl at the back was looking at me while I was taking pictures hahaha |
Within seconds of stepping up to the counter, I'm greeted with a friendly and upbeat "hey, how's it going!", which at this hour (6pm) can only be said so cheerfully by someone who is passionate about their working environment. Every customer is greeted this way, and you get the feeling you are among people you know.
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| Menu, and fancy lighting :) |
After ordering an almond milk vanilla latte and a chocolate and peanut butter oat square (both of which are vegan!), he tells me about their cold brew coffee and how it is brewed for 18 hours. He then tells me about how they have a second location on King St., and how they all work at both locations. That is dedication! I can't wait to check out the King St. location.
I get my latte, surprisingly quickly, and take to the stools by the window to enjoy my after-work treats before the rain starts to pour down over the city.
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| So good... The rain hadn't started yet... |
The latte is a perfect temperature with an adorable heart for the latte art, and the peanut butter chocolate oat square tastes like it was just made today. My tummy is very happy to say the least.
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| :) No, I did not share my square with statue-dog. |
Experiences like this make me wish that I lived closer to here. Luckily for me though, our transit system makes these places fairly accessible. I'm sure I'll be back to this quaint spot tucked away in the Riverdale area. Places like this are a gem in this city!
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| Totally worth all of the calories... Statue-dog approves. |
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| Obligatory Bathroom Selfie. hahaha |
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